PALMETTO SUBACUTE CARE CENTER

Staffing at Palmetto Subacute Care Center looks pretty comparable to the rest of the state overall, but there is one number that really stands out. The facility provides about 3.84 total nurse hours per resident each day, which is nearly identical to the Florida average of 3.87 hours, so in terms of overall hands-on care time, residents here get roughly the same attention as they would at most [Florida nursing homes](/florida/miami). Where Palmetto actually pulls ahead is in registered nurse coverage specifically. RNs here log 1.28 hours per resident per day, compared to just 0.52 hours statewide. In practical terms, that means residents are more likely to have a higher-skilled nurse checking on them throughout the day, not just an aide or a licensed practical nurse. That can matter a lot if your loved one has complex medical needs, requires careful medication management, or is recovering from a procedure. It does not mean care is perfect, but it is a meaningful difference worth noting as you compare your options.